Furnishing Forward: A Practical Guide to Furnishing for a Lifetime
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (766 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0821226991 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 184 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Gail L. Faulkner said Love the Book!. For the first time in the several years I have been "reading" books on interior design and decorating, Sheila Bridges writes a book I actually took time to read and enjoyed. She is humorous, down to earth, no nonsense, as well as practical. She writes as though she were sitting right there with you developing the client/designer relationship, walking the client through each step guiding and advising you on the simple yet elegant ways to decorate your home. Incorporating beautiful photography while defining the different styles of design such as modernism, eclectic, simple, country, . Furnishing Forward Great book! I can see why Time magazine named Ms. Bridges #1 Designer for 2001. This is the first design book that I have enjoyed reading. Usually I just look at the pictures. The writing in most design books is normally so distant and professorialwhile Furnishing Forward is very personal and funny, yet also practical and relevant. The pictures, which are beautiful, are used to show examples of the writer's pointrather than to just "show off" beautifully designed homes.I believe the book is is a must read for people who are transitioning from temporary apartment living to a real hom. beautifully written and photographed, a book to treasure What could have been so difficult to do, became an exciting and fun filled time when I followed the wonderful and practical suggestions shared in this beautifully written and illustrated book. Ms Bridges explains in easy to follow language, how best to turn your living space, whether it be a house or an apartment, into a comfortable and delightful home to enjoy with family and friends. When you're ready to express your own special taste in furniture and accessories, and before you toss all the 'old stuff', you will want to read and re-read this book with its splendid ideas. The book
The author sets out to help to guide the reader in finding a personal style and establishing a realistic budget, whilst at the same time working with colour. A fun and informative manual designed to assist young people who want to decorate with "real" furniture in their new homes. Bridges shares both her professional and personal anecdotes to help first-time home- and flat-owners make the transition in purchasing furniture that will endure for years. With the help of professional designers, Bridges offers advice on how to shop for quality pieces and create the look you want.
About the Author Sheila Bridges runs her own successful design company based in New York. . Many of her client's houses have featured in high profile magazines
. Many of her client's houses have featured in high profile magazines. Sheila Bridges runs her own successful design company based in New York